School project drawing concern
All this waste that is going on within the Urbana school district - I can’t believe I am the only one who is appalled...
Take another look at UHS plans for Castle building
If I would have known then what I know now, I might not have encouraged the Urbana City Schools to save the old castle...
Mercy Health supports MOLST legislation
Talking about death is difficult. As technology advances and new interventions emerge, those conversations get more complex. But dying is as natural as living,...
Right to Life thanks 5K participants
Champaign County Right to Life would like to thank the runners, walkers and cyclists who came out for the annual 5K Run/Walk/Bike on a...
A call to leaders for peace building
Something few people might know is that Mother’s Day was initially founded as a call for world peace. Julia Ward Howe, author of “Battle...
Mercy staffers cool under pressure
I wish to relate an adventure that befell me recently. I felt poorly on Sunday. Worse for the next two days. Finally Wednesday morning...
Thieving teen needs to get a job
If you are the parent of a young black male teen around the ages of 16-19, about 6 feet tall, maybe 150 pounds with...
Peacebuilding: Support the Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act
I cannot believe that the constant refugee crisis we see and hear on the news does not make us all feel helpless and sad....
Old Bag Sale raises thousands
Kelly’s Krew Relay For Life Team would like to thank all the donors, bidders and buyers who contributed to the 2016 Old Bag Sale...
Silver Sneakers members should consider joining the YMCA
I write in response to Mr. Spinner’s letters of Feb. 26 and 29, 2016 criticizing our Champaign Family YMCA’s policies, Board, and Administration. I...